Sociology is the scientific study of the way groups are organized, how they function, how they change, and how they influence and are influenced by human behavior.  The sociology curriculum analyzes both small-scale social interaction and large-scale social structures.  The sociology major includes course work in social theory as well as research methods and statistics.  Seniors carry out empirical research projects in the Senior Seminar offered each fall.  A sociology major prepares students for graduate education in sociology, law, business, criminal justice, urban planning, social work, and other fields requiring knowledge of social science as well as for careers in teaching, research, business, law, and other professional fields related to graduate programs cited.  Most importantly, though, a sociology major increases students' awareness of social forces affecting their lives, thereby increasing competence in dealing critically and constructively with public as well as personal issues.

Info and Signatures Need a signature for declaring a sociology, anthropology or social work major?  Transfer credit?  Study abroad?  Then see Professor Rik Scarce, our department's Chair.  He handles most departmental matters for students. Dr. Scarce's office is 216 Tisch Learning Center.  His email is rscarce@skidmore.edu.